Historic Bridges in New Mexico
719 bridges built before 1951 in New Mexico still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 719 bridges in New Mexico built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,743 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,743 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,743 |
| WALNUT CANYON | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,040 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,886 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,714 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,714 |
| FALSEY DRAW | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,847 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,591 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 460 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 407 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,373 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 544 |
| IRRIGATION DITCH | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 91,260 |
| CHAUNTE CANYON | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 27 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 27 |
| CUERVO CANYON | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 27 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,862 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,416 |
| ARROYO SEMILLA | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,416 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 27 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | New Mexico | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 337 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 600 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | New Mexico | Good | 1938 | 88 | 600 |
| N Tributary Spur Lake | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 158 |
| S.A CREEK | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 158 |
| West Fork Pueblo Creek | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 66 |
| West Fork Pueblo Creek | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 66 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,745 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,745 |
| CEDAR CANYON | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 72 |
| STARKWEATHER CANYON | New Mexico | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 979 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,797 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,797 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,401 |
| PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,310 |
| PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,310 |
| HONDO RIVER | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,310 |
| CEBOLLA RIVER | New Mexico | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,801 |
| SAN GUIJUELA ARROYO | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,703 |
| RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,606 |
| RIO LUCERO | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,606 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 407 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,054 |
| WALNUT CREEK | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,274 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,965 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,965 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,286 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 56 |
| MADERA CANYON | New Mexico | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 8,854 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.